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Background: 
For my undergraduate history of thought course, I use Heilbroner's Worldly Philosophers
and cover Smith, Ricardo, Marx, Keynes, Schumpeter, and Knight.
 
Idea: 
I want to conclude the section on Marx by comparing his views on the nature of human
beings to those of Smith. I believe it is reasonably fair to argue that Smith sees self-
interest as hard-wired and innate, while Marx believes it is learned (and depends upon
such capitalist institutions as private property).
 
Help: 
Can you suggest a reading that discusses this point? 
 
Google got me nothing, so I did a JSTOR search and again came up empty. I tried Smith and
Marx and innate in Economics and History journals. 121 hits later, I didn't see anything
jump out at me that I liked. So, instead of poking around in the electronic dark, I
thought I'd try the experts on this list.
 
You may send your suggestions or comments directly to me and I will report the results
after a few days.
 
Thanks in advance for your help, 
 
Humberto Barreto 
Wabash College 
 
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